LOS ANGELES — Ping pong is having a moment, thanks in no small part to Susan Sarandon.

The Oscar-winning actress and self-described “ping pong propagandist” envisions a nation of table-tennis players. To that end, she’s the famous name behind SPiN, a series of “ping pong social clubs” that opened its latest location in Los Angeles Wednesday. There are also clubs in New York, Toronto and Milwaukee.

The newest SPiN club takes over the entire second floor of the trendy Standard Hotel in downtown L.A., boasting a custom-designed red table as its centerpiece. Professional instructors are available to teach the basics to those who didn’t grow up with a table in their basements and to help amateurs perfect their skills.

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Jenna Bush Hager is

pregnant

NEW YORK — Former first daughter Jenna Bush Hager announced Wednesday that she’s pregnant with her first child, due in the spring.

The 31-year-old made the announcement on NBC’s “Today” show, where she is a contributing correspondent.

Hager, the twin daughter of former President George W. Bush, and her husband, Henry, have been married for four years.

He joined his wife on the “Today” set when she made the announcement.

During a phone call on the show, former President Bush said he’s “fired up” about becoming a grandfather, and former first lady Laura Bush said she’s “thrilled.” It will be the couple’s first grandchild.

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